Comparison

Screenshot Hero vs Simple Screenshot Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Screenshot Hero

This app uses on-device OCR to make all your screenshots and saved photos instantly searchable by the text they contain. It processes images locally, ensuring privacy and performance with thousands of tested images.

Highlights
  • On-device image processing
  • Searchable text in screenshots
  • Supports thousands of images
  • High-performance OCR technology
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Screenshot Hero scans through your screenshots (and other saved photos) and makes then instantly searchable by text in them. Highlights: - Images are all processed on-device and nothing is sent to any server. - We have tested to work with thousands of images. - Best and most performant OCR technology.

About

Simple Screenshot Pro

Capture entire webpages with a single tap. This tool offers both full-page and visible-area screenshots, automatically naming and organizing them with timestamps for easy retrieval. It works seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • One-click full page capture
  • Visible area screenshot mode
  • Automatic file naming with timestamp
  • Works on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
  • Private and secure on-device processing
  • No watermarks
Features
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Finally, a Safari extension that captures EVERYTHING on a webpage with just one click or tap. Simple Screenshot Pro brings professional screenshot capabilities to Safari across all your Apple devices. Whether you are saving articles, capturing receipts, archiving social media posts, or documenting important information - get the whole page, not just what is visible. Why Simple Screenshot Pro? COMPLETE CAPTURE Our smart scrolling technology automatically captures the entire webpage from top to bottom. No more taking multiple screenshots and trying to piece them together. TWO PERFECT MODES - Visible Area: Capture exactly what you see - Full Page: Get everything, even content below the fold SMART ORGANIZATION Every screenshot is automatically named with the website and timestamp. Example: amazon-com_2024-08-03_14-30-45.png. Find any screenshot instantly. WORKS EVERYWHERE - Long articles and blog posts - Shopping receipts and order confirmations - Social media threads and conversations - News articles and research papers - Recipe pages - Travel confirmations and tickets - Important emails and documents - Technical documentation - Design inspiration - Bug reports and issue tracking Key Features - One Click Capture: Simple, clean interface that just works - Lightning Fast: Captures even long pages in seconds - Perfect Quality: Crystal clear screenshots every time - Private and Secure: Everything happens on your device - No Watermarks: Your screenshots, your way - Universal: Works on Mac, iPhone, and iPad - Safari Integration: Seamlessly integrated into your browser - Smart File Naming: Auto organized with site name and timestamp - Progress Indicator: See real time capture progress on long pages How It Works 1. Enable the extension in Safari settings 2. Click the extension icon while browsing 3. Choose Visible or Full Page 4. Click Take Screenshot 5. Your screenshot is instantly saved No complex settings, no confusing options. What is Included - Full Safari extension for Mac, iPhone and iPad - Lifetime access with one time purchase - Free updates with new features - No subscriptions or hidden fees - Professional support when you need it Privacy Commitment Your privacy matters. Simple Screenshot Pro: - Processes everything locally on your device - Never uploads or stores your screenshots - Requires no account or sign in - Collects no personal data Technical Excellence - Handles dynamic content and infinite scroll - Works with complex modern websites - Efficient memory management - Optimized for all screen sizes - Compatible with the latest Safari and macOS/iOS versions Support We are here to help. Having issues or suggestions? Contact us directly through the app or visit our support page. We typically respond within 24 hours. Note: After installation, you will need to enable the extension in Safari Settings, then Extensions. We will guide you through it. What is New - Version 3.0 - Improved capture speed by 50 percent - Added progress indicator for long pages - Enhanced compatibility with dynamic websites - Fixed issues with infinite scroll pages - Optimized for latest macOS and iOS versions Developed by Coffee and Fun LLC - Crafting Software, One Brew at a Time

Screenshots

Screenshot Hero3 screens
Simple Screenshot Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Screenshot Hero at 81% against Simple Screenshot Pro's 0%. Screenshot Hero also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Screenshot Hero is free to download; Simple Screenshot Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screenshot Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screenshot Hero has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Screenshot Hero's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple Screenshot Pro's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Screenshot Hero versus Simple Screenshot Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenshot HeroSimple Screenshot Pro
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (31 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings31 — better2
Update frequency—Every 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssad AliCoffee & Fun LLC

Customer experience

Screenshot Hero

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.5%

Simple Screenshot Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Screenshot Hero

No in-app purchases

None

Simple Screenshot Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screenshot Hero free?
Screenshot Hero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Screenshot Pro free?
Simple Screenshot Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Screenshot Hero or Simple Screenshot Pro?
Screenshot Hero is rated higher. Screenshot Hero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Simple Screenshot Pro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Screenshot Hero or Simple Screenshot Pro have ads?
Neither Screenshot Hero nor Simple Screenshot Pro shows ads.

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